Liz Kramer

2012 In Arbitration Law: Is Class Arbitration Naughty Or Nice?

The big issue in arbitration law in 2012 was class arbitration. Many state court opinions that had found class arbitration waivers unconscionable were preempted under federal law based on application of Concepcion. And the...more

12/21/2012 - Arbitration Arbitration Agreements Class Action Class Action Arbitration Waivers Federal Arbitration Act Preemption SCOTUS Split of Authority Stolt-Nielsen